Solar Distribution Design Specialist
About The Position
You will support the Solar Design Team, focusing on distribution system design and upgrades required to interconnect distributed solar (DER) projects to the electric grid. You will work with engineers and the DER group to evaluate existing distribution infrastructure, perform field site checks at residential and commercial locations, and develop design solutions that ensure safe and reliable solar connections. The scope includes designing distribution upgrades such as transformer changes, pole‑to‑pole upgrades, pole‑to‑house connections, and other system modifications needed to support solar installations. You will research mapping data, assess field conditions, develop upgrade plans using GIS, and provide design documentation and cost estimates back to the engineering group for approval and execution.
Requirements
- Experience with distribution system design and upgrades for solar interconnections
- Ability to perform field site checks at residential and commercial locations
- Proficiency in researching mapping data, assessing field conditions, and developing upgrade plans using GIS
- Experience in preparing design documentation and cost estimates
- Ability to manage multiple design and construction projects simultaneously
- Strong communication skills for direct interaction with customers and team members
Responsibilities
- Review solar interconnection requests and distribution system impacts
- Conduct site checks at homes and businesses to verify existing infrastructure and field conditions
- Research utility maps, records, and system data to understand required upgrades
- Develop distribution design solutions for solar connections, including: Transformer upgrades, Pole‑to‑pole and pole‑to‑house upgrades, Other required distribution modifications
- Create and update designs using GIS
- Prepare cost estimates and design recommendations for the engineering team
- Manage several design and construction projects simultaneously
- Communicate directly with customers in the field and team members in the office
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
